MCALISTER'S DELI 1013
618 NW 60 ST STE C, Gainesville FL 32607 · 352.331.8900
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on wall behind dump sink next to dish machine. Manager killed and discarded roach.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2016009972 | Feb 18, 2016 | May 11, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior toaster conveyer belt soiled with food debris.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing trainer's certification number on all food handler certificates.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent soiled with dust near Three compartment sink in kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. 2 ice buckets on soda box shelf with the food contact surface facing upwards, manager flipped buckets over.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf above reach in cooler on cooks line, employee moved phone to pocket.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pieces nailed to rolling rack in mop sink area not sealed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container behind front counter no label, manager labeled as sugar.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two ( M. Nipper P Golding)out of twelve food handler certificates expired
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service trays in kitchen not inverted or protected. Manager inverted
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box and no statement that produce has been washed ( melons and avocado ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( cut leafy greens ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved unwashed produce
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of water nozzle for front counter tea machine.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf next to kitchen hand washing sink. Manager turned containers over.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: fruit cups prepared on 11-20-24 per staff, not at 41° or below within 4 hours. ALSO, potato salad cups prepped yesterday, per staff, not at 42° or below within 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: fruit cups prepared on 11-20-24 per staff, not at 41° or below within 4 hours. ALSO, potato salad cups prepped yesterday, per staff, not at 42° or below within 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed: fruit cups prepared on 11-20-24 per staff, not at 41° or below within 4 hours. ALSO, potato salad cups prepped yesterday, per staff, not at 42° or below within 4 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: 1 cutting board was stained green in the prep area.
Food stored on floor. Observed: cases of food stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
Jun 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flies in storage room with ice machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table next to three compartment sink.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee container of food on shelf in walking cooler. Manager placed container in area marked for employee food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler in front of the pass through window. Top of dish machine next to three compartment sink.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler in front of pass through window: potato salad (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed potato salad in walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk-in cooler shelves. Water nozzle for wait station tea machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on reach-in cooler next to potato warmer. Manager removed phone from the top of reach-in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall of mop sink.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go container lids on shelf above reach-in coolers. Manager had employee turn lids over.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 16, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on wall behind dump sink next to dish machine. Manager killed and discarded roach.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device for dish machine in dish area.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Newer employees missing employee reporting agreements.
Food stored on floor. Beef stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan in kitchen. Top of dish machine in dish area.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. Manager closed lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on counter in kitchen. Manager turned containers over.
Stored food not covered. Prepped potatoes on rolling rack at end of cook line. Manager placed pan over potatoes.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in men's restroom.
Aug 4, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face when adjusting mask and then proceeded to bag ice without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet on wall outside of back door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents above prep table across from dish machine dusty.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on floor across from ice machine next to mop sink. Manager placed bucket on wall hook.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above prep table next to three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in coolers on make line.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in guest restroom out of order.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.